# Decree 131/2013/ND-CP on administrative penalties for copyright and related rights violations

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The administrative penalty framework for copyright infringement. The maximum fine is VND 250,000,000 for individuals and VND 500,000,000 for organisations.

- **Mã:** 131/2013/NĐ-CP
- **Issuing body:** Government
- **Issued:** 2013-10-16
- **Effective:** 2013-12-15
- **Status:** Partly in force

## Cited documents

- [Decree 28/2017/ND-CP amending Decrees 131/2013/ND-CP and 158/2013/ND-CP](/en/legal-documents/decree-28-2017-penalties-amendment)

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